Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-02
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. d. c., July 2, 1887.
The investigation Of the shortage in the
accounts of Levi Bacon, the recently de-
ceased financial clerk of the Interior De-
partment, who, though an ultra republican,
was retained in Office by Secretary Lamar,
the democratic head of that department, re-
veals the fact that since the advent OF the
democratic administration the accounts OF
the deceased defaulter have never been eX-
amined. No wonder the rascals are not
turned out, when their accounts are not
examined and their rascality, therefore,
concealed The change in the admlnlstra.
tration was made in order that light might
be turned OIL the dark places in the depart
ments, the books thereof be examined, the
corruption be detected, and the rascas turn
ed out; but yet when more than half the
term OF the administration has expired. 1t IL
discovered, but only by an unexpected
death, that the accounts of the most respon-
sible office in one of the departments have
not been examined. But such is only fair
sample of the modern civil service reform.
Two hundred and seventy-ive North
Carolina school teachers, headed by Sena'
tor Ransom, of their State, called at the
White House to day to pay their respects to
the President. Senator Ransom also intro.
duced delegation from his State who in
vited the President to stop at the North
Carolina fair on his expected visit to the
Georgia State fair next fall.
Secretary Whitney has invited all the
employees Of his department to spend the
4th of July at his country residence near
this city, where arrangements have been
made to entertain them in the most sumptu.
Gus manner. The Secretary will also pro-
vide the requisite number of carriages TO
carry them 10 and bring them back from
his house. This is all very agreeable to the
EMPLOYEES, but il is sadly at variance with
the Jetlersonian simplicity on the part of
the chief officials Of the administration re-
commended by the President in his inau-
gural address.
John Popham, jr., of Virginia, and Maui
rice E. BoWden, of Baltimore, the two Capt.
toll guides charged with squeezing and
kissing Miss Minnie Thorn, of Piscaaway,
MARYLAND, and Miss Blanche l.. Wakefield,
of Anandale, Virginia, were examined this
morning, in the Office of the Architect of the
Capitol, before court composed of Architect
Clarke and Sergeant at Arms Leedom, OF the
| House, the former being authorized by Ser
ceanta Arms Canady of the Senate, the re-
naming member Of the court, who was ab.
sent to cast his vote Miss Thorn, as here
tofore stated, has published o statement to
the effect that the chargers untrue. Miss
Wakefield and her father were present at
the examination, and the former testified
that the card of Miss Thorn was true with
the exception of the statement that the two
girls were never out of sight Of each other
during their visit to the Capitol, as they
were out of sight of each other for a
short time, during which she was
kissed. Each had, however, selected the
guide who was to accompany her. 1t was
also elected that last night Mr.. Wakefield,
who is preacher, had told young Popham
that his mother was i'll in Ohio, and that he
was in need Of funds TO go to her; that Pop
ham at once agreed TO give him check for
| fifty dollars, but in order that he should get
mo money, and at the same time show that
money was the object, signed the check
| with q fictitious name, and then went OF
and told Mr.. Clark what he had done. Miss
Wakefield is q very pretty and trim looking
young lady, and gave her evidence without
hesitation, and in direct and positive man
ner. The examination lasted from half
past nine o'clock until after two, and re-
suited in the suspension of the two guides
until next week, when more evidence will
be taken.
Tho Fourth of July commenced here at the
close of office hours to-day and will last until
Tuesday next Many people have already left
the city for country resorts and on Monday SO few
will be left that the streets will present the ap-
pearance of those of a deserted village
Senator Daniel left here last night for Lynch
burg.
The President to day appointed Jos. s. Swan,
of Colorado, to be receiver of public moneys at
Glenwood Springs Col.